Burning Up
Scarlett Jane Lyrics
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Lay me on the ground
I will not refuse you
I will make a sound
Put your hand upon me
I'll slip off my dress
You don't need to know me
Lend me your desire
Take away my pain
I am liquid fire
It's you that lite the flame
I'm burning up, burning up, burning up
I'm burning up, burning up, burning up, burning up
Surrender to the shadow
Melt into the night
Hold me like you need me
Till the morning light
Leave your traces on me
Like a tatoo on your chest
Never say you love me
Save it for the rest
Lend me your desire
Take away my pain
I am liquid fire
It's you that lit the flame
I'm burning up, burning up, burning up
I'm burning up, burning up, burning up, burning up
I'm burning up
I've always been the good one
Always done what's right
Now I'm left to pieces
Giving up the fire
So come into the darkness
Lay me on the ground
Lay me on the ground
I'm burning up, burning up, burning up
I'm burning up, burning up, burning up, burning up
I'm burning up
The lyrics of Scarlett Jane's "Burning Up" describe a passionate and intense sexual encounter. The singer is willing to surrender herself to her lover, without knowing him well or caring about his feelings beyond that moment. She asks him to touch her and to make her forget her pain, and she becomes "liquid fire" as her passion for him ignites. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm burning up," which can be interpreted literally as an expression of sexual heat or metaphorically as a sign of vulnerability and emotional intensity.
The second verse adds a layer of complexity to the song. The singer seems to be aware of the fleeting nature of the encounter and the fact that her lover may not feel the same way she does. She asks him to leave traces on her body as a reminder of their encounter but tells him not to say "I love you" because it would be insincere. She also implies that she is not used to this kind of behavior, saying that she has always been the "good one" who has done what's right. The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus and asking her lover to "lay her on the ground" once again.
Overall, "Burning Up" captures the mix of desire and vulnerability that can arise in a sexual encounter, especially when the partners don't know each other well or don't have a stable emotional bond. The lyrics avoid explicit details but convey a sense of urgency and raw emotion. The fact that the chorus repeats the same phrase several times reinforces this idea of being overwhelmed by one's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Step into the darkness
Enter the unknown and uncertain world.
Lay me on the ground
Lower my defenses and make me vulnerable to you.
I will not refuse you
I am willing to submit to your will and desires.
I will make a sound
I will express myself and react to your touch.
Put your hand upon me
Touch me and feel my body.
I'll slip off my dress
I will reveal my nakedness and expose myself to you.
You don't need to know me
My identity and background are irrelevant to this moment.
Put your mind to rest
Stop analyzing and questioning what's happening and just enjoy it.
Lend me your desire
Share your passion and lust with me.
Take away my pain
Make me forget my troubles and sorrows for a while.
I am liquid fire
I am intense and passionate, like a flame that can't be contained.
It's you that lit the flame
You were the spark that ignited my desire and lust.
I'm burning up, burning up, burning up
I am overwhelmed by my passion and desire for you.
Surrender to the shadow
Let go of your inhibitions and explore the unknown.
Melt into the night
Lose yourself in the darkness and the moment.
Hold me like you need me
Embrace me tightly and show me your desire for me.
Till the morning light
Until the dawn breaks and reality sets in.
Leave your traces on me
Mark me with your passion and intensity.
Like a tattoo on your chest
A permanent and intimate reminder of our encounter.
Never say you love me
Don't complicate this moment with emotions that might ruin it.
Save it for the rest
Keep your love for someone else who deserves it and reciprocates it.
I've always been the good one
I've always followed the rules and stayed within the boundaries.
Always done what's right
I've always been responsible and reliable.
Now I'm left to pieces
I am broken and shattered by my desire and lust for you.
Giving up the fire
Surrendering to my passion and desire for you.
So come into the darkness
Join me in this uncertain and exciting adventure.
Lay me on the ground
Let's get closer and more intimate.
I'm burning up, burning up, burning up
I am consumed by my lust and desire for you.
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Orlando Mabasso
amazing, lovely, just brilliant!
Varun Raj
'Never say you love me,save it for the rest',beautiful. :)
Dominick Ursua
Love it from the trailers
Sandi Benedum
I love this song
Phạm Sơn
Maps to the stars brought me here
<3 Your song .. love it <3
Mike Aylward Music
You are fantastic! Wish I could be in Red Rock this weekend to see you.....